We are seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a stable manufacturing company in Modesto. This is an onsite direct hire position and opportunity to lead, build and streamline accounts payable processes for a growing organization. The Accounts Payable Supervisor is instrumental in developing processes to create efficiencies, ensuring compliance, and overseeing a team. The AP Supervisor will report to a supportive Controller who cares about developing the accounting team. Our client offers a generous benefits package, profit sharing bonus and advancement opportunities! Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 DOE. 

The ideal candidate will have supervised an accounts payable or accounting team, have a background in high volume, full cycle accounts payable, and advanced technical skills including MS Excel. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for full cycle accounts payable including two way/three-way matching, invoice processing and check printing.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable Department and AP Team.
• Assigns AP Team tasks and makes sure they are completed timely and accurately.
• Audits vendor information, statements, payment terms, tax information, remittance information and other miscellaneous data.
• Prepares weekly cash requirements reporting.
• Partners with internal team members to resolve billing errors.
• Verifies discounts, sales and use taxes, and ensures freight charges are processed in a timely manner.
• Posts AP journals and balances AP Aging to General Ledger.
• Ensures period end accruals are completed and audits entries to ensure all invoices are accounted for and expenses are recorded timely.
• Reviews and approves AP Team timecards, schedules, and time off requests.
• Serves as Back-up for AR (all invoicing and billing).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable department.
• Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and financial record keeping.
• Advanced MS Excel. 
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to use good judgment and make decisions.